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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Shift: 12-hour nights
Target Ratios: 1:6
Hours Offered: 36 or 48 hours per week (48 hours with no overtime until after 48 hours)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Float Requirement: Occasionally
Patient Population: Surgery patients (colorectal, general surgery, hepatobiliary, orthopedics/spine)

Required Skills and Certifications

Experience: Minimum of 2 years (1.5 years with strong experience accepted)
Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted
Skills: IV Start and Telemetry
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if applicable
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - if applicable
- Chemotherapy certification - if applicable
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - if applicable
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - if applicable
- NIH Stroke Certification - if applicable

Unit Systems

Systems Used: Pyxis, SBAR, EPIC

Scheduling and Orientation

Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling based on unit needs
Unit Orientation: 36 hours

Dress Code

Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Additional Information

RTO (Request Time Off): Not allowed after booking and must be worked out onsite.
Call Offs: Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could lead to cancellation and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate).

Health and Compliance Requirements

Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
TB Testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year of start
Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start
Vaccinations:
- Flu vaccination required by 10/31/24
- COVID-19 vaccination required for per diem candidates
Background Check: Required within 90 days of start

Competencies

Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for specific RN specialties
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable

Facility Specific Documents

Confidentiality Agreement: Required for all candidates
Education Roster: Required for all candidates
Tobacco-Free Campus Acknowledgement: Required for all candidates

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

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Short Term Acute Care
879 beds

ADDRESS3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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About Winston-Salem, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.

Demographics

Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.

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